Technical Documents

Jan 2011 Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) to reduce the development cost of power electronic converters
Authors : Girish Nanjundaiah, Authors : Kamal Al-Haddad, Authors : Luc-André Gregoire
Related Event: IICPE 2011 - India International Conference on Power Electronics
Abstract : This paper proposes a validation methodology for implementing solutions to challenges involved with power electronic converter design. Typically, the design process consists of first simulating the converter and then...
Dec 2010 Today’s Power System Simulation Challenge: High-performance, Scalable, Upgradable,Affordable COTS-Based Real-Time Digital Simulators
Authors : Girish Nanjundaiah, Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Laurence A. Snider, Authors : Luc-André Gregoire
Abstract : This paper describes today's power system simulation challenge. Simulator technology has evolved from physical/analogue simulators (HVDC simulators, TNA’s) for electromagnetic transients and protection and control...
Oct 2010 Real-Time Simulation and Control of Reluctance Motor Drives for High Speed Operation with Reduced Torque Ripple
Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Minh C. Ta
Related Event: EPE PEMC
Abstract : This paper presents real-time simulation results of a switched reluctance motor (SRM) drive with a novel Torque Distribution Function (TDF) for high-speed applications, in order to reduce torque ripple. The SRM is fed by...
Oct 2010 Real-Time Simulation: Applications to More Electric Aircrafts
Authors : Christian Dufour
Abstract : -About More Electric Aircraft -Real-Time Simulator Technology update -Onboard Ship Power System example -Tools for Electric System Simulation -Power Electronic Simulation on RT-LAB -Test Automation and Sequencer
Oct 2010 The What, Where and Why of Real-Time Simulation
Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Authors : Philippe Venne
Related Event: PES IEEE, general meeting
Abstract : Simulation tools have been widely used for the design and improvement of electrical systems since the midtwentieth century. The evolution of simulation tools has progressed in step with the evolution of computing...
Mar 2010 Real-Time Simulation of Large-Scale Power Systems using EMTP-RV and Simulink/SimPowerSystems
Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin
Related Event: ECCE 2009 - IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition
Abstract : This paper presents a modern PC-based real-time simulator using the latest INTEL quad-core processors to simulate a relatively large power system. The performance of the simulator is evaluated by comparing the results of...
Mar 2010 Real-Time Simulation Technologies in Education: a Link to Modern Engineering Methods and Practices
Authors : Cacilda Andrade, Authors : Christian Dufour, Authors : Jean Bélanger
Abstract : This paper discusses industrial applications of real time simulation technologies and opportunities that exist to include them in modern engineering education curricula. Real-time simulators are used extensively in...
Dec 2009 The Use of Real-Time Simulation Technologies: Applications to electric Drive, Power Electronic and Grid Systems
Authors : Christian Dufour
Abstract : Considerations About Real-Time Simulation. Real-Time Simulators and Model-Based Design. Hardware Components of a Real Time Simulator. Solver Components of a Real Time Simulator. Test Automation and Sequencer. Using...
Sep 2009 Latest Achievements in Real-Time Simulation of HVDC Systems and VSC-based FACTS using eMEGAsim
Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin
Abstract : This presentation will cover recent breakthroughs in the Real-Time Simulation of very large power grids using eMEGAsim. Specific topics to be covered will include: What is FACTS? What is HVDC? How to Simulate FACTS and...
Jul 2009 Booklet of electric applications and simulation examples
Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Nicolas Paquin, Authors : Wei Li
Abstract : eMEGAsim and eDRIVEsim product information & simulation application examples
Feb 2008 Hardware-In-The-Loop Testing of Aeronautic Systems with State-of-the-Art Real-Time Technologies
Authors : Simon Abourida
Abstract : Avionics, navigation systems, flight controls and power units are becoming increasingly sophisticated within aerospace and defense systems (airplanes, UAVs, missiles…). Hardware-in-the-loop simulation is a cost-...
May 2006 A Distributed Real-Time Framework for Dynamic Management of Heterogeneous Co-simulations
Authors : Jean Bélanger, Authors : Jean-Francois Cécile, Authors : Loic Schoen, Authors : Vincent Lapointe
Abstract : Simulation of complex systems usually requires that heterogeneous models be integrated into a single simulation environment. Because these models are often developed by different teams, or depend on various commercial...
Jul 2003 Preliminary Model Matching of the Embraer 170 Jet
Authors : Marco Papini, Authors : Sergio Cavalcanti
Abstract : The development of the EMBRAER 170 Jet has benefited from an expanded modeling and simulation capability at EMBRAER. The aerodynamics model and its accuracy became an important part of the design development phase. This...
Feb 2002 Hardware Emulation Strategies for Concurrent Microsatellite Hardware and Software Development
Authors : Christopher J. Dmaren, Authors : G. James Weels, Authors : Robert E. Zee
Abstract : This paper illustrates how the use of the real-time development system RT-Lab™, which combines both software-based emulation and customized hardware interfaces, provides a flexible environment to develop embedded...
Dec 2001 Robust Flight Control: A Real-Time Simulation Investigation
Authors : Dave Harman, Authors : Hugh H.T. Liu
Abstract : This paper presents the research work of real-time implementation and simulation for a distributed aircraft model with one robust flight controller. Further, a comparative analysis between online and real-time simulation...
Dec 1999 Simulink Model Implementation on Multi-Processors Under Windows-NT
Authors : Herve Desira, Authors : John Ozard
Abstract : This paper describes the application of a partially automated approach for distributing Simulink software across multiple CPUs for more rapid execution. The work described applies directly to the Windows operating...
Dec 1999 A Methodology for the Potential Improvement of Gas-Turbine Engine Digital Control Systems
Authors : Alain Rabbath, Authors : N. Hori
Abstract : This paper describes technology for high-performance simulation. Challenging applications such as real-time hardware-in-the-loop and mega-simulation are made possible using parallel architectures based on COTS PC...